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A Case For Parking Compensation, Not Concession, In BKC

Why a simple 50% parking cut in E & G wards could worsen congestion and how a TDR-style compensation model can make BKC’s growth truly sustainable

15.05.2026 20

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Ankieta Kothari

BKC Parking Concessions: A Pragmatic Step For Growth That Calls For Smarter Accountability

The Maharashtra government’s proposal to ease parking norms in Mumbai’s BKC aims to unlock development potential in key commercial blocks. While...

13.05.2026 30

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Busybee's Bombay: The Column That Outlived The City It Wrote

The writer reflects on discovering Behram “Busybee” Contractor through a daily newspaper, whose column ‘Round and About’ captured the essence...

09.04.2026 30

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Towards A Pagdi-Free Mumbai: Reforming A System That Has Outlived Its Purpose

Once a shield for tenants, Mumbai’s pagdi system is now under scrutiny as ageing buildings, stalled redevelopment and safety risks mount. With the...

07.01.2026 60

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The Future Of SGNP’s Green Lung: Sustainable Villages Or Commercialised Wilderness?

On paper, the intent is sound. SGNP is home not just to leopards, lakes, and 1,300 plant species but also to Adivasi communities who have long been...

13.09.2025 20

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Mumbai: A Harbour City Without A Harbour Vision

Mumbai’s eastern waterfront risks becoming another missed opportunity unless citizen-first planning prevails.

20.08.2025 30

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The ₹3.25 Crore Mirage: Why BEST’s Future Lies In Ridership, Not Revenue

Fare increases have chased a million passengers off Mumbai’s buses. Zero-fare travel for women could reverse the decline, and preserve BEST as a...

13.08.2025 40

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Iconic To Ironic: Quiet Undermining Of City’s Living Heritage

As global cities pivot toward inclusive, citizen-centric planning, Mumbai appears to be leaning into a tourist-centric model of urban branding. Public...

28.06.2025 20

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A Second Aquarium, & A Familiar Question

At first glance, it might seem like an innocuous addition to the city’s public amenities. But the decision points to something deeper and more...

18.04.2025 30

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Not The Startups, Mr Goyal. It’s The Education System That’s Failing Us, Writes Ankieta Kothari

India’s education system, even after the introduction of NEP 2020, remains entrenched in rote learning. Students are trained to crack exams - not to...

09.04.2025 40

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Rethinking Public Spaces: Why Malabar Hill Walkway Falls Short For Children

Singapore’s MacRitchie TreeTop Walk, a comparable project, is free for all visitors. Globally, cities are recognizing the importance of unrestricted...

05.04.2025 30

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Ankieta Kothari